The Distinct Benefits of Commercial Modular Buildings

The primary reason more and more businesses are choosing modular is the benefits that arise from the unique building process. Individual sections, or modules, are manufactured and assembled off-site. 

An assembly line method is used for production which makes the process faster and more efficient. The construction timeline can be reduced by up to 50% with modular building processes. The assembly line method means better quality control and accurate structures for your business. 

A quicker timeline means you can get back to running your organization faster. For example, Mt. Cascades Ski Hill required a new ski lodge before the start of the season and with the help of modular, they were able to open after only three and a half months of construction. 

Modular construction timelines allow projects to be completed up to 50% faster compared to traditional construction methods. One of the reasons projects can be completed so quickly is because there are no delays when bad weather arises. Ultimately, the modular building process allows you to start working on-site sooner, so you can create a faster return on investment.

With each module being constructed individually, you can easily expand a modular structure once it's built. Our modular structures have adjustable walls as well, so you can alter floor plans if you find things are not working smoothly. 

The delivery process of modular structures is also very appealing for most organizations. In traditional construction, there are often extra costs and inconveniences associated with the large distance materials have to travel to get to the site. In comparison, prefabricated modular buildings are delivered to the site already assembled.

Modular construction is greener and more sustainable compared to other construction methods. The manufacturing process is in a controlled environment which eliminates waste and improves the overall air quality.

Prefabricated modular units can be reused and transported to different locations, so companies can make use of a modular office in multiple ways. The recyclable quality of modular building systems allows them to be very sustainable and environmentally efficient. 

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, sets a global standard for greener construction and buildings. Canada is one of the leaders in the world in its LEED certifications. Modular structures can be fabricated to meet the highest LEED standards.

• Certified, 40 to 49 points 
• Silver, 50 to 59 points
• Gold, 60 to 79 points 
• Platinum, 80 or more points 

Points are awarded to your project based on how it performs in various areas of human and environmental health. These include water savings, materials selected, sustainable site development, and energy efficiency.

Mobile. These mobile offices are ideal for short-term meeting spaces for your organization. Hospitals, offices, event spaces, and sales centres utilize these smaller, high-quality, prefabricated modular units.

Skidded. Suitable for on-site, skidded field offices work well for security buildings, set trailers, and administrative offices. Since this type of unit is set directly on the ground, it has a much faster installation process.

Container. One of the more secure modular mobile buildings, container units have steel screens over the windows and steel lockboxes over the doors. Because of this, they are typically used to store sensitive information or be used as a security office.

Complexes. All office complexes are built to code and can be used as a temporary solution for more working space. They range in size and can include washrooms, private offices, meeting rooms, and collaborative spaces.

Blast Resistant. In some industries, it is necessary to provide extra precautions to protect your building against explosions or extreme weather conditions. Usually, these custom prefab buildings are used in refineries or active producing sites.

Gibson Energy, located in Calgary, Alberta needed a blast-resistant building since they deal with crude pipelines daily. Their modular structure can withstand up to 45 minutes of fire exposure and is non-combustible.

SmartSpace. Our most innovative working environment, SmartSpace, stacks modular units to create a smaller footprint while having the most space. In-plant manufacturing and downtown office sites make use of this modular solution.

Emergency management needs to be swift and efficient with the end goal of reducing damage and quickening the recovery process. Various disaster relief organizations must work together to respond and assist the community affected. 

Modular mobile buildings can be assembled rapidly and relocated to wherever disaster strikes. These structures are manufactured to be durable and if necessary, blast resistant, to withstand any type of environment.

Listed below are some ways modular is used to combat disaster relief. 

• Emergency shelters and victim housing
• Medical facilities
• Triage units
• Isolation zones

Many cities in Canada have public transportation and could potentially use modular structures as temporary structures for commuters to wait in, ticket booths, or additional office space. Airports also utilize modular structures for office spaces, baggage claims, and waiting rooms. 

Modular spaces are manufactured to withstand severe weather conditions and can keep commuters or employees comfortable during the winter months. Supplementing an existing transportation building with a modular structure can also help when there is an influx in transportation.

Industries that work with mechanical tools or explosives would benefit greatly from a blast-resistant modular structure. Since a majority of their work is outside and not always in the same place, break rooms, restrooms, and locker rooms within a custom prefab building that can be relocated would be a major benefit.

Inside a manufacturing or construction site, you’ll find a lot of moving parts and commotion. Having a separate space for planning and collaborating is necessary to accomplish project tasks. Prefabricated modular units are produced to isolate noise so managers and workers are able to concrete on the task at hand and eliminate distractions from the factory.  

Maple Reinders Waste Water Treatment needed a space that could be relocated after the completion of a treatment expansion in Oakville, Ontario. They required three prefabricated modular units with thermal windows and a fire-rated ceiling cavity. 

Companies have started to take advantage of modular buildings because of their flexibility, durability, and affordability. No matter what you need the extra space for, BOXX Modular can provide you with a solution where you are.